US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. South JCT Wv 69 · Structure no. 00000000052A102
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 250 over Church Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.